The Atlanta Falcons have named Tua Tagovailoa their starting quarterback for Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team announced Monday. According to the Associated Press, the decision follows a monthslong competition between Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr., who started nine games for Atlanta in 2025 before a season-ending torn ACL in November. Penix will be inactive for the matchup. Coach Kevin Stefanski oversaw the quarterback battle during the preseason, which included a game in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Arsenal is set to begin its Premier League title defense against promoted team Coventry on August 21, 2026. Additionally, Liverpool will face Newcastle in the opening week of the 2026/27 Premier League season, according to Vanguard Sports.

Based on the first regular-season Associated Press Top 25 poll released Tuesday, Mississippi would visit LSU in a first-round College Football Playoff matchup, a game that would pit LSU head coach Lane Kiffin against his former program. Ohio State, Georgia, Notre Dame and Texas would be the top four seeds, while Indiana, Oregon, Miami and LSU would host first-round games. The five highest-ranked conference champions would also factor into the bracket.

The 2026/2027 UEFA Champions League season kicks off tonight with AEK facing LASK in the opening match. Ahead of match day one, Opta's supercomputer has predicted Arsenal as the favourite to win the title, according to Tuko. The prediction also identifies strong competition from Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain as the tournament gets underway.

The US men's soccer team is set to play against Belgium in Seattle, with both teams vying for a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals. The match is part of the ongoing tournament, and expectations are high for the US team as they aim to advance further in the competition.

NFL fans in the United Kingdom are citing high ticket prices and 'team fatigue' as reasons for unsold seats as London hosts three NFL games this season, according to the Associated Press. The report highlights longtime fan Matt Cullen, who has attended games since London's first regular-season matchup in 2007, when the New York Giants beat the Miami Dolphins at Wembley Stadium. Cullen's streak is now nearing an end, reflecting waning enthusiasm among some British supporters despite the league's continued international expansion.